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Challenge Both Body and Brain With Task-Oriented Exercises

Playful, purpose-driven exercises can push clients to work especially hard, but with an air of mental levity because they’re so focused on completing the task at hand. In this article, you’ll learn why task-driven exercises work so well and important ground rules to keep in mind, and access a round-up of trainer-tested drills you can use in your own training sessions or fitness classes.

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